Ukraine is capitalizing on Russia’s growing Starlink problems, turning technical breakdowns and corruption into real battlefield advantages. As Russian forces struggle with disrupted communications, Ukraine is striking command posts, logistics hubs, and vulnerable units with increasing precision. This report walks through the latest overnight strikes, infrastructure damage on both sides, evolving air defense challenges, and credible reports of new Ukrainian counteroffensives — all tied together by one emerging reality: Russia’s inability to secure reliable battlefield connectivity is becoming a strategic liability. We also examine reports of Russian bribery linked to Starlink access, Ukraine’s expanding drone operations, and what today’s battlefield tempo tells us about where this war is heading next. ⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 – Introduction and Today’s Main Headlines 1:04 – Heating Infrastructure Crisis in Belgorod, Russia 3:33 – Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Strategic Depots and Command Posts 4:19 – Large-scale Russian Missile and Drone Attacks on Ukraine 5:36 – The Critical Shortage of Ukrainian Air Defense Missiles 7:16 – Damage to Ukrainian Power Stations and Infrastructure 8:00 – F-16 Downed Russian Shahed Drone 8:20 – Latest Russian Casualty and Equipment Loss Report 8:41 – Analysis of Record-High Battlefield Engagements 9:21 – Reports of a New Ukrainian Counteroffensive 11:00 – Ukrainian Advances Near Turnuvate and Huliaipole 11:25 – Raising the National Flag in Chukhivka 11:58 – The Starlink Advantage and Russian Bribes 12:26 – Drone Operations and Tactical Strikes in Liman 12:56 – “Russian World” Before and After Comparison 13:20 – Russian Innovations: The “Moving Shed” Anti-Drone Shield 13:58 – Message to Russian Soldiers: Surrender and Survive 14:31 – Reflecting on Operation Provide Hope (1992 vs. Today) #Ukraine #Russia #Starlink #UkraineWar #ModernWarfare #Drones #AirDefense #BattlefieldTech #Gerdes Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes YouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership 🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ *****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: ***** 🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address) https://a.co/iodWsUK Amazon Shopping List for EU/UK https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/... Direct Link for Financial Giving via our 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible in the USA https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html 🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20 🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/ ***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE *** 🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes 🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow. 🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE 🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine. 🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email [email protected] #UKRAINE #UKRAINERUSSIAWAR #UKRAINEWAR